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The start of a new semester is a great time to reflect on last semester’s classwork and develop new goals. This month in Seminar, students will have the opportunity to review and update their academic goals. The Academic Team is encouraging students to make sure their goals are SMART: specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Ask your child to share their goals with you, and be sure to check-in with them throughout the semester to see what progress they are making.

Stay tuned for an email from Ms. Donofrio with more information on how to register, deadlines, etc.

Career and Technical Education

We recommend filling out the FAFSA application as soon as possible in order to receive the best financial aid possible.

Affording College: Expert Advice from NYU’s Assistant VP of Financial Aid

Wednesday, January 17th – 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Speaker: Scott Wallace-Juedes, Assistant Vice President for Financial Aid - NYU

Join us for a comprehensive conversation with Scott Wallace-Juedes, former Director of Financial Aid at Yale and current Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid at NYU. He will share his extensive expertise and first-hand knowledge of the financial aid process in undergraduate admissions including what recent changes mean for your family. This discussion will include the FAFSA and CSS profile, scholarships, grants, need-based aid, and other ways to finance your child’s education. Register here.

If a college you are applying to requires a mid year transcript, please come into the counseling office to fill out a transcript request form. There is no fee attached to mid year transcripts.

Arapahoe High School is hosting the USA Gap Year Fair for the south Denver metro on Sunday, January 21st, from 1-4pm. There will be a presentation from 1-2pm featuring a Gap Year Counselor and a local College Admissions Officer, followed by a self-paced fair from 2-4pm.

Thursday, January 25, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 PM! Everyone is welcome to attend to gain more information on the college and see live demonstrations from faculty. The brand-new Anschutz Engineering Center building will also be open to tour. Attendees should RSVP by filling out the form linked here, or scanning the flyer QR code (Must RSVP to receive parking info!)

If you are looking for additional scholarships, we do our best to keep the below link updated with RCHS specific scholarships. We also recommend using Naviance as a search tool for scholarships that might apply to you. You can head to your Naviance home page > Colleges > Scholarships & Money > National Scholarship Search. Once there you can filter from the 3.5 Million Scholarships offered to find ones that you might qualify for.

Students who plan to letter in community service need to have their 100 hours finished and their application submitted by March 22, 2024. Helpful information can be found on our website.

There will be another high-quality SAT prep course hosted at the University of Denver. There is also a live online version of the course. Both courses are open to Rock Canyon Juniors and Seniors.

• 27-hour comprehensive course, including proctored practice exams
• Starts in February and prepares you for the April test
• Taught by a live, expert instructor·
• Costs $175-$195
• Visit Campusprep.org to see the schedules and to apply for the course.

If you are interested in taking SAT/ACT practice tests and are in need of additional test prep support. Please see the attached link along with our tutoring list.

The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in the arts and music. The camps are hosted on the University of Colorado Denver campus and sponsored by the CU Denver College of Arts & Media. Click link for more information

It may not feel like it outside, but summer is just around the corner—and it’s never too early to start planning. Students can apply now for the 2024 Summer Term High School Programs at Boston University, online via our website.

• Stay on top of homework assignments to reduce stress later in the semester, use Access to complete assignments and get help from teachers.
• Helpful article on Stress Management linked here
• Create a positive sleep schedule recommended 8-10 hours per night of sleep for teens.
• Helpful article on the Importance of Sleep linked here
• Create healthy habits around electronic devices. There have been lots of studies showing how excessive electronic device use negatively impacts mental health.
• Helpful article on Screen Time linked here
• Stay active, even in the cold, dark days. Teens are at risk for Seasonal Affective Disorder, it is important that you and your teen are aware of changes in mood during the winter months.
• Helpful article on SAD in Teens linked here
• Create healthy routines that are consistent throughout the semester.
• Helpful article on Importance of Routines found here